26 Answers To Your Most Important DJ Questions
What are the questions I should ask a DJ company before hiring an entertainment professional for my special event?
As a DJ vendor we realize how important it is to remain creative and demonstrate to our clients our value, expertise, and uniqueness at the first meeting. With so many disc jockey entertainment choices, we know it’s important to find someone you can trust for your special event. Just like you, every event is unique. Life events are very emotional celebrations and need to be handled with care. Our goal is to give you the day you always wanted. We will listen to your requests and make suggestions along the way. We deliver FUN.

What type of events to you specialize?
We specialize in Weddings, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, Red Carpet and Hollywood after parties, Corporate, Fund-raisers and non-profits with our Live Auction Emcees, Sweet 16’s, College and University, and Celebrity Lifestyle gatherings. Scott loves celebrating his Jewish ethnicity, so for our Mitzvahs we incorporate the traditions such as Grand Entrance, Hora, Chair-raise, and Candle lighting. We really enjoy all the fun Mitzvah games like hula hoop challenges, cha-cha slide, coke and pepsi, and the basketball hoop shot. Great fun!

Why is music so important at an event?
DJ music is the heart and soul of any party. It is the emotional air that you breathe the minute you walk through the door. Our job is to transform you, to lift you up, to make you feel alive, to make you giggle and laugh, to call upon your inner child so that your spirit will feel free and your body will react through movement and self-expression on the dance floor. That’s truly why people hire our creative form of DJ Entertainment.

What do you mean by offering “A Creative DJ Experience?”
What makes you unique? We are classy, upscale, and lots of FUN. Our goal is for you to relax and have the time of your life. It’s very important for us to be creative at your event. No two events are ever the same. A celebration combines diverse musical tastes, styles, families, and ethnicities, all coming together for a life event. There is no such thing as a cookie cutter reception. We provide personalized music planning and coordination for your special event and will work with you to create the ultimate party experience!

How did Los Angeles DJ Scott Topper get started in the special event business?
Scott’s Father Steve was a special event photographer and visionary. He would take Scott to all his work parties and celebrity mixers. Scott grew up as a child in the special event world and realized at a young age what a fun industry it was to work in and be a part of…he feels blessed and fortunate to have the opportunity to do what he does for a living. Scott’s Mom always encouraged his need to perform and believed in his entertainment abilities.

Why is Scott so passionate about being an DJ-MC?
Scott loves making people laugh. He also loves music and entertaining. Music is in Scott’s heart and soul. Since he was a teenager, Scott sang, played guitar and bass in bands, and he DJ’d at special events. Scott also enjoys writing songs and recording. Music is Scott’s passion and he is an expert at his DJ craft.

How long has Scott Topper been a Professional DJ-MC?
For over a decade Scott Topper has been performing and Emceeing at special events nationwide. He is also a three-time Emmy nominated TV Show Host and he loves people. Scott is a full time professional DJ entertainer. Scott oversees your timeline and music choices in order to keep the event on time and the dance floor energized. Scott knows the proper etiquette for your type of party.

What is the sign of a great Emcee-DJ? Someone who can read the crowd, remain in the moment, and play the right music at the appropriate time. Just say NO to cheesy MC’s. You are the center of attention. We make the introductions and facilitate the fun. We are also improvisational and theatrically trained Emcees that are comfortable making the announcements.

Can we meet in person before hiring you for our event?
Yes, our event staff would welcome an opportunity to meet you in person. Let us know the day, time, and location, and we will be there. Consultations usually last one hour and are at no charge. We conveniently have offices in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara. Many of our clients are destination Weddings so we will e-mail and chat on the phone to work through the details.

What are the worst DJ Horror stories you have ever heard?
The story usually begins with…”We asked a friend to DJ…I can’t believe she didn’t show up…or…my Fiance was in charge of hiring the DJ so he asked Uncle Al to bring his stereo and hook up his ipod…we saved money but it ruined our wedding. Everyone just stood there bored and looked at each other.” Our advice…hire a DJ entertainment professional…in life you get what you pay for and we regard DJ entertainment as a top event priority. A great DJ makes all the difference.

Does your DJ Set-up take up a lot of room?
We use professional DJ equipment and usually set up as close to the dance floor as possible with our speakers placed on tripods on either side of our mixing board. We also request a six foot skirted DJ table to be placed behind our two foot by two foot black box sound system. Our set-up is professional and sounds amazing!
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How many songs should we select?
Weddings are divided into 4 categories. Ceremony, Cocktails, Dinner, and Dancing. Mitzvahs begin with Cocktails, then Dance, Dinner, then back to Games and Dance Music. Try to narrow down your selections to one hundred titles and artists for a four to five hour event. We will e-mail you music planning sheets with lots of awesome suggestions. Our website is also an interactive music planner. This is the fun part of planning your event! We are willing to play requests and we discuss music ahead of time.

How many people should make a Speech or Toast at a Wedding?
We usually start out with a Welcome Speech by either the host or hostess. After the first course is served it’s time for the Best Man and Maid of Honor speech. Try not to have more than four toastmasters as this will tend to slow down your reception and make it more difficult to vamp up the dance floor energy. We usually save the Bride & Groom for the Thank You speech after they cut the cake.Best wedding dj los angeles, wedding dj los angeles prices, wedding djs orange county, wedding dj los angeles yelp, dj los angeles, party dj los angeles, wedding dj cost los angeles, dj scott topper, best wedding djs

Do you have Dancers?
Yes, we call our dancers enhancer dancers, as they work like party motivators to engage and interact with the crowd, keeping the teens and adults entertained.

Do you offer DJ Lighting Packages?
We offer two different packages. We have basic DJ Lighting and Ultimate DJ Lighting. We know the importance of creating ambiance on the dance floor so that when the room lights come down low, the energy becomes focused on the dance floor and it’s time to get into the groove.

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Scott Topper Productions offers you over a decade of event and wedding DJ experience. Need help getting your party started on the dance floor? We can help! Our style is classy, upscale & lots of fun! Voted # 1 DJs for Weddings in Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez Wine Country Wedding DJs. We offer a creative DJ experience and specialize in personalized DJ music for wedding ceremonies & receptions. Call us today for pricing and information and to book and reserve your Wedding date and time.